used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
cañon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
wanted intensely
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
dilateverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪt/
become wider
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
LAKESnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading TWIN LAKES.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
hear with intention
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
not one, and not any
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
TWINnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading TWIN LAKES.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
at the time that
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
whereat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When the Deacon put in his appearance the next day according to appointment, he desired to know, first, whether I had gone up the cañon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I told him I had, then he wanted to know what I had seen to be pleased with.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading When I told him I had returned from the grotto in the cool of the afternoon after a delightful interview with the nymphs of the neighborhood, he insisted that I had made a mistake; that I should have climbed on up to the carriage road, and returned by that way, whence a delightful view of the valley and the wooded mountain sides could be obtained.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I advised him that when I had a week's leisure, and he felt inclined to listen, I would "dilate fully" my afternoon's experience; that a week devoted to the relation of each half day's enjoyment would be none too much; whereat he seemed tickled, for the cañon is a weakness with him.
